Fred L. Weber

Fred L. Weber

Oct. 16, 1921 - Feb. 18, 2015

CULBERTSON, Neb. -- Fred L. Weber, 93, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 2015, at Great Plains Region Medical Center in North Platte.

He was born in Minsk, Russia, on Oct. 16, 1921. His parents were refugees from the Bolshevik regime. The family traveled across Poland until they stopped in Germany. At age five, Fred and his family came to America through Ellis Island. The family arrived by train to McCook, Nebraska, where his Dad had a farm job waiting. Fred attended District 8 grade school, where his first several years were hard due to the fact he spoke no English. He attended and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1939

Fred worked on the farm with his dad until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 27, 1942; he was discharged from the Navy on Sept. 28, 1945. Fred served in the Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II.

After retuning from the service, a young lady, Bonita Cook, from Culbertson, caught his eye and won his heart. They were married and celebrated 67 wonderful years together. The couple made their home on a farm north of Culbertson. After retiring from farming in 1984, Fred was a substitute rural mail carrier for 26 years.

Fred was a member of the American Legion Post and the VFW of Culbertson. He served as the Commander for many years. He was a member of the Bethel Missionary Church.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ernst and infant brother and sister.

He is survived by his wife, Bonita; daughter, Kathryn and husband, Carl Wilkinson of Culbertson; sister-in-law, Roselene Weber of McCook; many niecesand& nephews; and many more cousins and friends.

A memorial service at Bethel Missionary Church of Culbertson is planned for Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jason Smith officiating. Inurnment will be in the Culbertson Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.

Friends may sign the memorial book at Herrmann-Jones Funeral chapel on Sunday, March 8, 2015, from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Monday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family will be present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening.

Memorials may be left in Fred's name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.